ICC Pulse Podcast

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. Through a series of interviews with accessibility standards experts, we discuss accessibility standards in the United States and Canada and their impact when constructing buildings. We also highlight the history and impact of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. This episode is sponsored by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. Guests on the show: KMS Associates, Inc. Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: · The Code Council’s resources on accessibility: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/accessibility-info/ · Accessibility Standard A117.1: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/icca117-12017P4 · Link to Accessibility Standards Canada new online Centre of Expertise: Centre of Expertise for Standards and Research on Accessibility - Accessibility Standards Canada · Additional background information on the Canada Accessible Act: Towards an Accessible Canada - Canada.caSummary of the Accessible Canada Regulations - Canada.ca

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive in to discussing water reuse. I know – many of you might not be as open to using the same water you just, well, used, but in this episode, we challenge you to explore how water reuse can be a safe, innovative way to help save the world’s water supply. We speak with a few experts on breaking the stigma of water reuse and how reusing water is possible in our homes and businesses. Guests on the show: Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: About the WateReuse Association: https://watereuse.org/about-watereuse/ About the Code Council’s Water Reuse Working Group: https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-hits/the-international-code-council-hosts-industry-experts-for-conference-celebrating-50th-anniversary-of-clean-water-act Visit the Code Council’s Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas resources webpage: www.iccsafe.org/pmg Water Reuse Building Projects mentioned in the episode: · Domino Sugar Refinery redevelopment: https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/08/construction-rises-on-domino-sugar-refinery-redevelopment-at-292-kent-avenue-in-williamsburg-brooklyn.html · Blue Hole Primary School, Texas’s first OneWater school – check out their student-led video tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMmIVsBN83g&t=116s · DC Water Headquarters: https://www.dcwater.com/whats-going-on/news/dc-water%E2%80%99s-iconic-green-glass-headquarters-awarded-leed-platinum-distinction Water Reuse Resources from the Code Council: · About the Rainwater Harvesting Standard 2022 edition: https://www.iccsafe.org/about/periodicals-and-newsroom/rainwater-harvesting-standard-2022-edition/ · The International Code Council Joins Delegation to Israel to Discuss Water Conservation Policies and Research: https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-hits/the-international-code-council-joins-delegation-to-israel-to-discuss-water-conservation-policies-and-research/ · Non-potable Water Reuse: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/BSM_Non-Potable_Water_Reuse_FLR.pdf To learn more about how the Code Council’s codes and standards enable reuse, click here.

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. Using puns celebrating the 50 anniversary of the educational television show Schoolhouse Rock, this episode follows a summarized journey of how a building code is developed and advocated in the United States, as told by the International Code Council’s Technical Services engineers and Government Relations representatives. We also highlight a code official's perspective on his jurisdiction's code adoption process and his experience with participating in the code development process. This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association. Guests on the show: Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: · The Code Development Process (includes infographics): https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/code-development/ · Upcoming changes to the Code Development Process: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/code-development-changes/ · Exploring Ways to Get Involved in the Code Development Process: https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-dives/exploring-ways-to-get-involved-in-the-code-development-process/ · 2024-26 Code Development Schedule: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024_2026_Code-Development-Schedule_3_17_23.pdf · ICC Government Relations Team webpage: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy · Codes Save page: https://www.iccsafe.org/codessave/ · Code and Standards page: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/codes-standards/ · Hearing Videos: https://www.cdpaccess.com/videos/ · Council Policy on Code Development: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CP-28-05-Code-Development-Procedure-12072022-NEW-FORMAT.pdf · Council Policy on Standard Development: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CP12-03.pdf

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we break down what off-site construction is, the history of off-site construction and how this type of construction is gaining popularity as a form of construction to help solve the affordable housing crisis. We’ll also hear perspectives from owners of modular construction companies on the benefits and pain points of off-site, highlighting how adopting standards and working together in the industry helps solve off-site's growing pains. Guests on the Show: Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: The Code Council’s Off-site Construction Resource: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/offsite-construction/ Off-site Construction standards · ICC/MBI Standard 1200: https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1200-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-planning-design-fabrication-and-assembly.html · ICC/MBI Standard 1205: https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1205-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-inspection-and-regulatory-compliance.html · Learn more about Code Council standards in off-site construction: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/standards/is-osmc/ FAQs on Off-site construction: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/20-19332_GR_Offsite_Construction_FAQs_FLR_FINAL1_HIRES.pdf How off-site construction can contribute to a more diverse workforce: https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/how-off-site-construction-can-contribute-to-a-more-diverse-workforce/ Reaping the benefits of offsite construction: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/video/reaping-benefits-offsite-construction-iccs-ryan-colker Three trends in off-site construction to watch for in 2023: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/article/22684232/international-code-council-three-trends-in-offsite-construction-to-watch-for-in-2023

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight perspectives from code enforcement officers educating the code enforcement officer profession, including stories from being on-the-job and how the public perception of code enforcement officers continues to improve. The episode also highlights the ongoing need for training for code enforcement officers, including code official safety training that anyone can take to learn de-escalation skills and other soft skills when encountering hazardous situations. Trigger Warning: While we try to keep the conversations light in our show, this episode contains discussions of death and violence as we talk about the safety of code enforcement officers. We’ll note where these conversations occur in the show notes should you wish to skip over them. Listener discretion is advised. Guests on the Show: · Tana Bryant, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, City of Anniston, Alabama · Pete Roque, Director of Code Enforcement, 4LEAF, Inc. · Justin Edson, President, Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation · Aleksandra Menasakanian, Executive Director, Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation Timestamps that discuss sensitive material: · 6:30 – 7:30 · 10:00 – 10:30 · 13:30 – 14:30 · 48:00 – 49:45 Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: Learn more about the Code Official Safety Credential of Learning Achievement: https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/cla/ California Grand Jury Report on Code Compliance: https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Portals/0/County/GrandJury/GJ2023_final/2023-8_Planning_Report.pdf About the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/ CEOSF’s Lifeline Podcast: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/podcast Follow Pete Roque on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-roque-84a55748/

To celebrate the 43rd Annual Building Safety Month and the 50th episode of the podcast, what better way to talk about building safety than with kids! In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight children of Code Council staff exploring building safety in their homes. Podcast host Elizabeth McDonald gave five Code Council families an assignment to go through their homes with a checklist to take inventory of what building safety initiatives are achieved within their homes. She chatted with the kids and parents afterward to see what they learned. Want to follow along? Click here to download the Building Safety at Home checklist used in the episode. Guests on the show: Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: Visit the Code Council’s Building Safety Month Website View Week 1 Building Safety Month resources to learn fire safety tips and home maintenance best practices View Week 2 Building Safety Month resources to learn the different roles and responsiblities of building safety professionals

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we explore ways we can solve water challenges in the United States. How does the size of the pipes behind my walls have anything to do with water conservation? How does climate change affect the septic tanks and other private sewage disposal systems in many backyards? And what can we learn from Israel about how we treat and value water? Take a listen to learn more about these topics from Code Council plumbing expert Matt Sigler and professor of water conservation and sustainability Dr. Esber Andiroglu. This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association, the Indiana-Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, and LiUNA. Guests on the show: Dr. Esber AndirogluMatt Sigler Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: Learn more about the Code Council's Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) resources View the Code Council's focus on water safety resources during the 2022 Building Safety Month event (happens every May) Building Safety Journal feature profile.Apply for federal funding for building safetyThe Code Council's Digital Codes resourceInternational Plumbing Codethe International Residential CodeInternational Green Construction Code,International Energy Conservation Code

This episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast brings in experts from the International Code Council to discuss building safety internationally. Listen as we take a deep dive of the Code Council's global strategy, explore custom solutions for countries outside of the U.S. and talk about the Code Council’s growing presence in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and Oceania regions. This episode is sponsored by the American Concrete Institute, iPlanTables and Simpson Strong-Tie. Guests on the show: Judy ZakreskiMark Johnson Mohamed AmerNeil Savery Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: Global Resiliency DialogueGlobal Building Codes ToolICC Global ServicesICC Performance Code Learn more about the MENA Building Science Advisory CouncilICC Family of Solutions ICC NTA ICC-ES General Code Visit www.iccsafe.org/icc-pulse-podcast for more episodes including show notes, guest bios and resources

This episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast brings in experts from the International Code Council to discuss building safety internationally. Listen as we take a deep dive of the Code Council's global strategy, explore custom solutions for countries outside of the U.S. and talk about the Code Council’s growing presence in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and Oceania regions. This episode is sponsored by the American Concrete Institute, iPlanTables and Simpson Strong-Tie. Guests on the...

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a new format and quarterly episodes! Through a series of interviews with Code Council experts and U.S. fire service professionals, this episode explores wildfires in the wildland-urban interface, or in short, the WUI. We’ll define the WUI, debunk common misconceptions about wildfires, address the challenges of getting communities who are at risk to become more fire-adapted and outline the steps we can do now to prevent major impact of wildfire damage and casualties, which includes planning and preparedness on a community level and building to modern codes and standards for prevention and mitigation. This episode is sponsored by Verisk and Clariti Software. Visit www.iccsafe.org/icc-pulse-podcast for the show notes, including guest bios and resources referenced in the episode.

In this episode, Steve Jones, Code Council Lead Senior Government Relations Regional Manager, talks with Dario Lamberti, General Manager of the Engineered Films Division at ISI Building Products on a recent update to the 2021 International Residential Code on under-slab vapor retarders. They go in-depth on the significance of this code update; the manufacturing, installation and selection of high-performance vapor barriers; and the overall importance of engaging in the code development process. This episode is sponsored by ISI Building Products. Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: ISI Building ProductsInsul-Tarp Under-Slab InsulationViper II Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Benefits of Participating in the ICC Code Development Process ICC Code Development Process Dario’s Favorite Building: Michigan Stadium

In this episode, Cecilia Muela, Building Official and Assistant Director with 4LEAF, Inc., and Code Council Instructor, talks with Rachel Patterson, Code Enforcement Officer with the Town of Erie, Colorado; Aleris Dunn, Chief Building Official with the City of Rohnert Park, California; Hilda Martinez, Code Enforcement Investigator with the City of Brownsville, Texas; and Lucero Aréchiga, Senior Public Information Officer for the City of Austin, Texas about their experiences in entering the building safety profession and ways to access resources and opportunities to encourage career growth in the field. Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: Women Leaders in Code Enforcement SymposiumThe Code Council’s Safety 2.0 Program Emerging Leaders Membership CouncilSydney Opera House Pyramid at the LouvreNew York Public Library Historic Preservation Communities Solano County Government Center

In this episode, JC Hudgison, member of the Code Council’s Emerging Leaders Membership Council and CBO for the City of Tampa and Justin Edson, President of the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) discuss the hidden dangers code officials encounter on the job and the importance of spreading awareness of code enforcement officer safety. Links to topics referenced in this episode: CEOSF website - https://www.codeofficersafety.org/ Episode Length: 00:26:32

In this episode, Amy Blankenbiller, Executive Director of the National Elevator Industry Incorporated talks with Dottie Mazzarella, Vice President for Government Relations for the International Code Council about the role of codes and elevator safety as we begin to emerge from the coronavirus crisis. Links to topics referenced in this episode: NEII Home Page: https://nationalelevatorindustry.org/ NEII Model Safety Codes: https://nationalelevatorindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Model-Code-Info-Sheet.pdf Episode Length: 00:37:36

In the final episode of Season 3 of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Judy Zakreski, Code Council Vice President of Global Services talks with Professor Kim Lovegrove and Professor Alfred Omenya on the newly-released Good Practice Guidelines and Principles for the Development of Building Regulations in Low Income Countries. The Guidelines were developed by the IBQC as a follow up to the more general IBQC Principles for Good Practice Building Regulation, published in September 2020. Professor Lovegrove is Chair of the IBQC, an adjunct professor at the University of Canberra, a senior international consultant to the World Bank, and a senior construction lawyer with Lovegrove and Cotton Lawyers, based in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. Professor Omenya is an IBQC Board Member, a practicing architect and expert in sustainable human settlements, and principal researcher and CEO at Eco-Build Africa, a leading consultancy on sustainable urban development for developing countries. Links to topics referenced in this episode: Good Practice Guidelines and Principles for the Development of Building Regulations in Low Income Countries IBQC Principles for Good Practice Building Regulationhttp://www.ibqc.org.au/https://fallingwater.org/https://www.canberra.edu.au/http://www.ecobuild-africa.com/home/https://www.concrete.org/ Episode Length: 00:58:23

In this episode, Steve Jones, Code Council Senior Gov’t Relations Regional Manager talks with Mike Fischer, Executive Director of the International Door Association (IDA); and Gordon Thomas, Technical Director at Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) on the importance of garage door safety. They also share safety tips and resources for inspectors and the public on checking garage doors. Links to topics referenced in this episode: https://icc-es.org/building-products-listing-program/https://doors.org/https://www.dasma.com/https://doors.org/resources/garage-door-safety-monthhttps://www.aga.org/ https://www.dasma.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TDS167-Sectional-Garage-Door-Electric-Operator-Checklist-for-Home-Inspectors-and-Consumers.pdf Episode Length: 00:17:06

In this episode, John ("JC") Hudgison, Certified Building Official for the City of Tampa & Emerging Leaders Membership Council member talks with Henry Green, former President & CEO of NIBS and former Code Council Board President, and Anthony Floyd, Green Building Program Manager for the City of Scottsdale, on training the next generation in black and brown communities and how we can increase awareness and education about the building safety profession. Links to topics referenced in this episode: Code Council Study on The Future of Code OfficialsNational Museum of African American History & CultureU.S. Capitol Episode: 00:29:19

In this episode, Sara Yerkes, Code Council Senior VP of Government Relations talks with Bob Raymer, Senior Engineer and Technical Director at CBIA Sacramento, about his experience with California’s code adoptions and on his career as a code official. Episode: 00:31:38

In this episode, Sara Yerkes, Code Council Senior VP of Government Relations and Lakisha Woods, President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) discuss the NIBS and ICC’s shared commitments to resilience and sustainability. Episode: 00:22:23

In this episode, Gabe Maser, Code Council Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy talks with Edward Laatsch, Director of the Planning, Safety and Building Science Division at FEMA about FEMA’s recent report Building Codes Save – A Nationwide Study of Loss Prevention. Links to topics referenced in this episode: Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study of Loss PreventionStudy on Hurricane Harveyfour in 10 Americans can afford to cover a $1,000 blowabout one-third of the average Federal Emergency Management Agency-verified (not actual) losses post-HarveyFLASH No Code. No ConfidenceU.S. Code Adoptions Map Episode: 00:22:23